Postdoctoral Position at Francis Crick Institute: The Francis Crick Institute is seeking a dedicated Postdoctoral Fellow with a passion for interdisciplinary research to join the Organ Morphodynamics Laboratory. This full-time, fixed-term position offers an exciting opportunity to study organ form and function emergence during development, specifically focusing on the zebrafish heart. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of tissue mechanics, developmental genetics, and biophysics in heart morphogenesis.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Organ Morphodynamics – Zebrafish Heart Development
Location: The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in cell biology, developmental biology, or in the final stages of PhD submission
- Strong expertise in advanced confocal and/or light sheet imaging
- Proficiency in quantitative image analysis approaches
- Excellent molecular biology skills
- Experience in interdisciplinary research
- Track record of publications in relevant fields
- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a dynamic research environment
Job Description:
- Lead independent projects and collaborate with internal and external partners
- Provide specialist advice and knowledge sharing within the lab
- Develop new tools and techniques to advance research goals
- Mentor and train PhD students and new lab members
- Contribute to a productive and positive lab atmosphere
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit the following to Rashmi Priya, Group Leader of the Organ Morphodynamics Laboratory, at [email address]:
- Cover letter detailing research interests and fit for the position
- Curriculum Vitae
- Names and contact information for three references
- Relevant publications/preprints
Last Date for Apply: 11 August 2024
Join us in unraveling the mysteries of heart development using state-of-the-art techniques and a collaborative research environment. Be a part of a pioneering team at The Francis Crick Institute dedicated to making groundbreaking discoveries in organ morphodynamics. Apply now and contribute to shaping the future of developmental biology research.
